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Lec. 3
The Value Engineering Job Plan
By:
Dr. Hossam A. Elkashif
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INTRODUCTION
The VE job plan can be applied to any subject.
It is a mechanism for guiding a study from inception to
conclusion.
By adhering to certain formalities, the VE job plan ensures that
consideration is given to all necessary facets of the problem.
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The VE job plan breaks out the task being studied intofunctions.
It provides time for the essential creative work and itsnecessary analysis so that the best choices can be made for
further development.
The job plan leads to the establishment of an effective programaimed at the selection of best value alternatives.
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It concludes with:
specific recommendations,
the necessary data supporting them,
a list of implementing actions,
a proposed implementation schedule, and
a required follow-up procedure.
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PHASES OF THE JOB PLAN
The job plan is normally organized by a value team leader. It
is typically conducted in eight sequential phases:
1. Orientation Phase
2. Information Phase
3. Function Analysis Phase
4. Creative Phase
5. Evaluation Phase
6. Development Phase
7. Presentation Phase
8. Implementation & Follow-
Up Phase
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The Orientation Phaseis conducted to prepare for the value
analysis.
This phase, which may last several weeks, lays the groundwork
for an efficient and productive study by: refining the problem statement,
collecting much of the data needed, and
organizing for the efforts to follow.
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The value studycomprises Phases 2 through 7 of the job plan.
The more analytical steps in the value methodology, the phases
typically performed in a workshop setting involving all
stakeholders.
Systematic pursuit of the methodologies within these phases
leads to recommendations for improving the existing situation
and thereby increasing value for everyone involved.
They conclude with a presentation of recommendationsfor
improvement to the decision-maker.
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The Implementation Phaseoccurs after the value study is overand decisions have been made.
It monitors the approval process and implementation of theaction plan.
The name of the phase may be slightly misleading. Projectapproval is normally not given solely on the basis of the briefpresentation that occurs at the conclusion of the workshop.
Approval will usually be obtained after the completion of follow-up actions such as providing more data and meeting withothers.
Implementation itself begins after the final approval is granted.
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A. Orientation Phase
The purpose of the Orientation Phase is to refine the problem and
prepare for the value study.
Although a problem area may have been identified, the value study or
workshop has a far greater likelihood of success if ample preparation
time has been devoted to :
(1) Determining what aspects of the problem will be
addressed in detail and
(2) Preparing everything needed for the analysis itself.
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The activities that occur during the Orientation Phase :
Identify the Specific Issues To BeAddressed
Assess the Potential Gains for Resolving Each of These
Issues
Prioritize the Issues Draft a Scope and Objective for the Value Study
Establish Evaluation Factors
Determine Team Composition
Collect Data Prepare Logistically for the Value Study
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The team leader/facilitator should:
Ensure participants know what data they should bring,
Set up study facilities and prepare materials (easels,
markers, etc.),
Set up kickoff briefing and results briefing with management,and
Obtain an example of a study item for the team to use.
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Pre-study reading materials should be identified and distributedto participants.
Documents that may be assigned as advanced reading include:
the agenda,
operational requirements documents, design documents,
performance requirements,
production quantities,
inventory data,
failure/quality information, and
others necessary to ensure consistent understanding
of the issues.
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It may be useful to schedule a pre-workshop orientation
meeting to:
Review workshop procedures;
Acquaint people with the problem and the read-ahead
material; Eliminate incorrect preconceived notions about VE, the job
plan, the workshop itself, the problem, the people, and so
on;
Jump-start the team-building process;
Clarify acceptable and unacceptable behaviors (rules of theroad) for team member participation; and
Identify additional information needs.
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B. Information Phase
The purpose of the Information Phase is to:
finalize the scope of the issues to be addressed,
targets for improvement, and
evaluation factors, while
building cohesion among team members.
In many respects, the Information Phase completes the
activities begun in the Orientation Phase.
This work is normally carried out in the workshop setting and
is therefore usually the first opportunity for all team membersto be together.
Consequently, it is important to use the Information Phase to
motivate the team to work toward a common goal.
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Information Phase activitiesinclude:
Establish Workshop Rules of the Road
Finalize the Problem and the Associated Facts
Refine the Scope
the scope of the issues to be addressed,
targets for improvement,
evaluation factors, and
data collection
Building cohesion among the team members will be throughfinalizing:
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C. Function Analysis Phase
The purpose of the function analysis phase is to identify the
most beneficial areas for study.
The analytical efforts in this phase form the foundation of the
job plan.
The disciplined use of function analysis is the principal feature
that distinguishes the value methodology from other
improvement methods.
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The Function Analysis Phase activities include:
Determine the Functions
Classify the functions
Develop Function Relationships
Estimate the Cost of Performing Each Function Determine the Best Opportunities for Improvement
Refine Study Scope
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C-1: Determine the Functions
For the product or process under study, this activity
encompasses determining 40 to 60 functions that are
performed by the product or process itself or by any of the
parts or labor operations therein.
Functions are defined for every element of the product or
process that consumes resources.
The functions are typically recorded on adhesive backed cards
for later manipulation.
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A function is defined as the natural or characteristic action
performed by a product or service.
Unstructured attempts to define the function(s) of an item will
usually result in several concepts described in many words.
Such an approach is not amenable to quantification.
In VE, a function must be defined by two words: an active verb
and a measurable noun:
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The verb should answer the question, What does it do?
For example, it may generate, shoot, detect, emit, protect, or
launch.
This approach is a radical departure from traditional cost-
reduction efforts because it focuses attentiononthe required
action rather than the design.
The traditional approaches ask the question, What is it?andthen concentrate on making the same item less expensiveby
answering the question, How do we reduce the cost of this
design?
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The noun answers the question, What does it do this to?
The noun tells what is acted upon, (e.g., electricity, bullets,
movement, radiation, facilities, or missiles).
It must be measurableor at least understood in measurable
terms, since a specific value must be assigned to it during the
later evaluation process that relates cost to function.
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A measurable nountogether with an active verb provides a
description of a work function(e.g., generate electricity, shoot
bullets, detect movement, etc.).
They establish quantitativestatements.
Functional definitions containing a verb and a non-measurable
nounare classified as sell functions.
They establish qualitativestatements (e.g., improve
appearance, decrease effect, increase convenience, etc.).
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It is important to provide the correct level of function definition.
For example,
the function of a water service line to a building could be stated
as provide service.Service,not being readily measurable, is not amenable to
determining alternatives.
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On the other hand,
if the function of the line was stated as conduct fluid,the
nounin the definition is measurable, and alternatives
dependent upon the amount of fluid being transported can be
readily determined.
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Advantages of this system are that it:
Forces conciseness. Avoids combining functions
Minimizing possible misunderstanding
Focuses on function rather than the item.
Encourages creativity.
Frees the mind from specific configurations.
Enables the determination of unnecessary costs.
Facilitates comparison.
The system of defining a function in two words, a verb and a
noun, is known as two-word abridgment.
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C-2: Classify the functions
Group the functions into two categories, basic and secondary.
The basic functionis the required reason for the existence of an
item or a product, and answers the question, What must it
do?Basic functions have or use value.
A basic function is the primary purpose or most important
action performed by a product or service.
The basic function must always exist, although methods or
designs to achieve it may vary.
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A product or service may possess more than one basic
function.
This is determined by considering the users needs.
Example:A non-load-bearing exterior wall might be initially defined by the
function description enclose space.However, further function
analysis determines that, for this particular wall, two basic
functions more definitive than the above exist; they are secure
areaand shield interior.Both answer the question: What does it do?
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Secondary functionsanswer the question What else does it
do?
Secondary functions are support functions and usually result
from the particular design configuration.
Generally, secondary functions contribute greatly to cost and
may or may not be essential to the performance of the primary
function:
A function that supports the basic function and results from thespecific design approach to achieve the basic function.
As methods or design approaches to achieve the basic function
are changed, secondary functions may also change.
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There are four kinds of secondary functions:
1. Requireda secondary function that is essential to
support the performance of the basic function under the current
design.
2. Aesthetica secondary function describing esteems value.3. Unwanteda negative function caused by the method
used to achieve the basic function such as the heat generated
from lighting which must be cooled.
4. Sella function that provides primarily esteem value. For
marketing studies, it may be the basic function.
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Secondary functions that lend esteem value (convenience, user
satisfaction, and appearance) are permissible only insofar as
they are necessary to permit the design or item to work or sell.
Therefore, they sometimes play an important part in themarketing or acceptance of a design or product.
Value analysis separates costs required for primary function
performance from those incurred for secondary functions to
eliminate as many non-value-added secondary functions aspossible, improve the value of the remaining ones, and still
provide the appeal necessary to permit the design to sell.
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C-3: Develop Function Relationships
a Function Hierarchy Logic model and
The Function Analysis System Technique (FAST).
Two principal techniques have been developed to create a
better understanding of functional relationships:
FAST is particularly applicable to a total project, program, orprocess requiring interrelated steps or a series of actions.
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The basic customer-oriented FAST steps are:
Step 1determ ine the task fu nct io n
Step 2Ident i fy the pr imary basic fun ct ion s
Step 3ident i fy the pr imary suppor t ing fun ct ions
Step 4
Expand th e FAST diagram to th e r ightStep 5verify the FAST diagram
C 4 E ti t th C t f P f i E h
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C-4:Estimate the Cost of Performing Each
Function
All VE efforts include some type of economic analysis that is
used to identify areas of VE opportunity and provide a
monetary base from which the economic impact of the effort
can be determined. The prerequisite for any economic analysis
is reliable and appropriate cost data.
Consequently, the VE effort should use the services of one or
more individuals who are skilled in estimating, developing, and
analyzing cost data.
The cost of the original or present method of performing the
function (i.e., the cost for each block of the FAST diagram) is
determined as carefully and precisely as possible given the
time constraints for preparing the estimate.
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The accuracy of a cost estimate for a product depends on the:
Maturity of the item,
Availability of detailed specifications and drawings, and
Availability of historical cost data.
People involved;
Time spent performing the service;
Waiting time; and Direct, indirect, and overhead labor and material costs.
In some cases, a VE study will involve both products and
services.
Similarly, the accuracy of a cost estimate for a service depends on the:
C 5 D t i th B t O t iti f
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C-5: Determine the Best Opportunities for
Improvement
The objective of this activity is to select functions for continuedanalyses.
This is often accomplished by comparing function worth tofunction cost, where value is defined by the ratio of worth to
cost.
Thus function worth helps determine whether the VE effort willbe worthwhile and provides a reference point to comparealternatives.
It can even be used as a psychological incentive to discourageprematurely stopping the VE effort before all alternatives areconsidered.
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It is usually not necessary to determine the worth of every
function.
Cost data aid in determining the priority of effort.
Because significant savings potential in low-cost areas may notbe a worthwhile pursuit and high-cost areas may be indicative
of poor value, the latter are prime candidates for initial function
worth determination.
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Costs are usually distributed in accordance with Paretos Law
of Maldistribution; that is, a few areas, the significant few,
(generally 20 percent or less) represent most (80 percent or
more) of the cost.
Conversely, 80 percent of the items, the insignificant many,
represent only 20 percent of total costs.
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The value calculation can be done in many ways.
For example, some workshop facilitators use a ratio of percentrelative importance to percent of cost.
In this approach, all functions are evaluated pairwise, with
different numbers assigned to reflect the relative importance ofthe two functions being compared (e.g., 3 may mean a largedifference in importance, 1 may mean a small difference inimportance).
A relative importanceis calculated for each functionindividually as the sum of the relative importance scores thatfunction received when it was ranked higher than anotherfunction in the pairwise comparisons.
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The percent relative importanceis calculated by converting
the individual function relative importance scores to a
percentage of the total.
The percent of costis the cost of a function relative to the
total cost of all functions.
Snodgrass suggests another approach based on high, medium,
and low scores for function acceptance, function cost, and
function importance.
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Whatever approach is used, the best opportunities for
improvement are determined by improving functions having
excessively low ratios of worth to cost.
This ratio is referred to as the value index.
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C-6: Refine Study Scope
As a final activity in the Function Analysis Phase, the study
scope is refined to reflect the changes that have taken place.